HM 101Exploring the Global Hospitality Industry
This course introduces students to the many exciting facets of the global hospitality industry, the largest service industry in the world. Students will be provided an overview of the major segments of the hospitality industry and key players, a historical perspective of the hospitality industry, and key operational issues common to most hospitality enterprises. This course will provide students with an overview of the characteristics that distinguish the hospitality industry from other industries and addresses the primary strategic and tactical issues relevant to hospitality enterprises. Current events, diversity, well-being, ethical issues related to the hospitality industry, and global trends will be integrated throughout. Ultimately, the course will provide students a broad and integrative overview of the global hospitality industry, and the opportunities for career development.
Prerequisites
None listed in the catalog.
General education
Social & Behavioral Sciences (GS)
Where it sits in degree plans
Suggested plans most often put it in Year 1 · Fall (2 programs).
Required in (2)
- Hospitality Management, B.S. (Berks)
- Hospitality Management, B.S. (Health and Human Development)
Courses that list HM 101 as a prerequisite (11)
- FDSYS 407 The Sustainable Fork: Food Systems Decisions for Away-From-Home Eating
- HM 235 Hospitality Financial Accounting
- HM 242 Hospitality Marketing
- HM 265W Teams and Leadership in the Hospitality Industry
- HM 280 Fundamentals of Hotel and Accommodations Management
- HM 304 Institutional Food Service Management
- HM 355 Legal Aspects of the Hospitality Industry
- HM 390 Corporate Social Responsibility in Hospitality
- HM 407 The Sustainable Fork: Food Systems Decisions for Away-From-Home Eating
- HM 481 Advanced Topics in Hospitality Management
- HM 482 Hospitality Real Estate